How do members experience Benadryl?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Insomnia 101 36
Itching 39 6
Food allergy 27 7
Hives (urticaria) 17 5
Anaphylaxis 13 6

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Drowsiness 14
Sleepiness 13
Dry mouth 6
Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) 5
Brain fog 4
Drowsy in morning 2

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 12
Moderate 30
Mild 40
None 64

Member evaluations

Joho

evaluated on Apr 15, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for excess saliva: Slight
  • Side effects: None

Marshview

evaluated on Feb 11, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for insomnia: Moderate
  • Side effects: Mild

stillkickin

evaluated on Feb 22, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for sleep problems: Moderate
  • Side effects: Mild